Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Anthony Liberatore Jr., of Roslindale, passed away on January 17, 2021. He was 73 years old.

Anthony was the dear and devoted husband of Janet (Gavin). Loving father of Paul Liberatore and his wife Liz of Dedham, Andrea Welch and her husband Carl of Mendon and Karen Liberatore of Hyde Park. Cherished grandfather, “Grumpy,” of David and...

Jan 13, 2021

Mark G. Aborjaily of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2021.  He was 63 years old.

Mark was the beloved son of the late Mary "Honey" (Moussally) and George Aborjaily.  He was the loving brother of Paul G. Aborjaily of Florida.  Mark worked as a salesman in the automobile, flooring, and construction...

Jan 12, 2021

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, William Jack Capell, who was born in Calhoun Falls, S.C. and raised in Greenwood, S.C., returned home to be with the Lord.

Jack was born on November 27, 1935 to the late Harvey Simpson Capell Sr. and Sarah Jones Capell. He was the brother to Lee C. of Winston Salem, North Carolina...

Jan 11, 2021

Marat ("Mora") Rozenblat, of Volodarsk-Volynskyi, Ukraine, formerly of Brighton, MA, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was 90 years young.

Mora was the dear husband of Polina Rozenblat for almost 70 years, father of Alexandre and Leo Rozenblat, and brother of Grigory Rozenblat and Zina Grinberg. He is survived by his wife, brother, sons, four granddaughters...

Jan 10, 2021

Joseph D. Ramaci, of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale and Boston's West End, passed away on January 10, 2021. He was 84 years old.

Born and raised in Boston’s West End, Joseph became a printing/graphic arts teacher at Somerville Trade high School and later Somerville High School. He was a member of the “495 Remote Control Squadron,”...

Jan 7, 2021

Louis A. Maloof of West Roxbury passed away on January 7, 2021.  He was 72 years old.

A life-long resident of West Roxbury, Louis was a well-respected real estate agent in West Roxbury/Roslindale and the surrounding area for many years.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Louis was the beloved son of...

Dec 27, 2020

Elizabeth I. (Kahaly) Attaya of Mansfield, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on December 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old.

Elizabeth, “Izzy,” was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Abraham and Mary Kahaly. She married the love of her life Anthony "Tony" in Boston in 1946 who preceded her in 1995. Izzy...

Dec 26, 2020

Milode K. Nakhoul of Norton passed away on December 26, 2020 at age 83.

She was the wife of the late Karim Nakhoul.  Loving mother of George Nakhoul and his wife Nidal of Norton, Ragidha Saliba and her husband Tony of Lebanon, Elie Nakhoul and his wife Rose of Westwood, Nabil Nakhoul and his wife Jacky of...

Dec 25, 2020

Leila Abi Fares, of New Bedford, passed away on December 25, 2020 at age 77.

Leila was the wife of the late Naim Fares.  Loving mother of Elsy Fares Dabboussi and her husband Khaled of Lebanon, Rana Fares Matta and her husband Eddie of Lebanon, Victoria Fares Khouzami and her husband Robert of Stoughton, Jessy Fares El-Tom...

Dec 16, 2020

Antoine Killizli, of Medway, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on December 16, 2020. He was 87 years old.

Antoine was the dear and devoted husband of Josephine (Halabe). Loving father of Mary Viola and her husband Robert of Norfolk and Christina Salameh and her husband Wayel of Holland. Cherished grandfather, “Jiddo,” of Marissa and Stephen Viola and...

Dec 15, 2020

Elaine Elias, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away on December 15, 2020. She was 68 years old.

Elaine was the loving mother of Dylan Elias of Jamaica Plain. Dear sister of June Morello, Joanne Abramo, Antoinette Elias-Ciampa and the late Georgette Kellum, Loretta Ciampa, Sue McCormack, Shirley Ortiz, Eleanor Elias, Mary Elias and...

Dec 11, 2020

James D. Goss, of Norwood, passed away on December 11, 2020 , peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

Born and in raised in Roslindale, Jim was a graduate of Northeastern University and worked for many years as a manufacturing engineer. He loved to tinker in his garden and practice golf...

Dec 4, 2020

Anne J. (Wilson) Nolan, of Hyde park, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on December 4, 2020. She was 83 years old.

Anne grew up as the only child of 2 traveling salespeople. Her childhood was spent traveling up and down the east coast for her parents’ occupations.  This sometimes difficult up-bringing, created a tremendous sense...

Nov 29, 2020

Deborah M. Santos, of West Roxbury, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was 63 years old. Born and raised in West Roxbury, Deborah Loved art and music and loved collecting pottery and glassware. As the oldest sibling in her family, she always took charge when it came to organizing family get-togethers and bringing everyone together. Over the past...

Nov 29, 2020

Lorraine T. (LaTouf) Tobias, of West Roxbury, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was 92 years old.

Born and raised in Boston,  Lorraine was a professional seamstress for many years, running her own business, “Lorraine’s Alterations.” She had a fantastic sense of humor and she loved to make people laugh. Another tremendous gift she shared was...

Nov 24, 2020

BATTIKHA, Mary A. (Mitri) Battikha, of Holbrook, passed away on November 24, 2020. she was 76 years old.

Mary was the dear and devoted wife of George Battikha. Loving mother of Noura Milardo of Raynham, Afamia Murray of Brookline, and Mirna Zelic and her husband Joseph of Mansfield. Cherished grandmother “Teta” of Julia and Sarah Milardo and...

Nov 23, 2020

Virginia E. Cruz of Roslindale passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old.

Virginia was the loving and devoted mother of Jenny Mendez Isenburg and her husband Mark of Sarasota, FL, Jesus Manuel Mendez II of Roslindale, Augustin Mendez of Roslindale, Ralph Cruz and his...

Nov 20, 2020

John K, Hajjar, of Key West, FL, formerly of Andover, passed away on November 20, 2020. He was 77 years old.

Born and raised in Lawrence, John was the son of the late Kareem and Katherine "Kay" (Maloof) Hajjar.  Dear brother of Billy and Bonnie. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Nov 18, 2020

Mary (Battit) Mabardi of Lexington passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2020. She was 92 years old.

Born and raised in Somerville, Mary and her family enjoyed spending summer days at Revere Beach and Cape Cod.  She graduated Somerville High School, then went on to earn her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Boston University.  Mary was a...

Nov 15, 2020

Allen T. Young Jr. of Hyde Park passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2020.  He was 60 years old.

Allen was a proud Veteran of The United States Navy.

Allen is survived by his parents, Allen Young Sr. and Isabel (Johnson) Young; his sister Cara Boucher of Norwood, and his brothers Patrick...